Orleans Parish
Recent News About Orleans Parish
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Man claiming injuries in fall off broken bench at Wal-Mart sues
NEW ORLEANS – A man who allegedly had a serious fall after sitting on a bench at Wal-Mart is suing. -
Racetrac sued, accused of negligence after customer’s reported fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Racetrac for negligence after allegedly slipping and falling in a Covington convenience store. -
Entergy sues City of New Orleans over alleged damage to underground facilities
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy is suing the City of New Orleans for $45,000 in alleged damages caused by drilling. -
Bus passenger sues transit authority over alleged injuries
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus -
Woman allegedly falls through floor, sues property owner
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a property owner and his insurer for alleged negligence which she claims resulted in her injury. -
Man claims head and spine injury after fall off stool at The Camellia Grill
NEW ORLEANS – A man who was allegedly severely injured after falling off a stool at popular restaurant is suing.Charles L. Lacoste filed suit against The Camellia Grill Restaurant, 3218 Magazine LLC, Byblos Restaurant and Hanover Insurance Company in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 14.Lacoste claims on July 22, 2013, while seated on a stool at The Camellia Grill, located at 626 S. Carrolton -
Circus goer files suit after being knocked to the ground by clown
NEW ORLEANS – A circus attendee has filed suit after a clown, employed by the circus, bumped into her causing her to fall and suffer serious injuries. -
Man sued for more than $9K in lumber he allegedly refused to pay for
NEW ORLEANS – A lumber wholesaler is suing a local man it claims owes thousands of dollars worth of lumber. -
Local school sued by mother of student allegedly injured on playground
Homer A. Plessy Charter School -
Rice Mill Lofts, Frontier Weatherproofing sued after NOCCA employee loses ability to breathe without assistance
New Orleans Center for Creative ArtsNEW ORLEANS – An employee of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is suing a Bywater residence company and a Texas waterproofing company for negligence, claiming they aggravated a pre-existing condition and caused her respiratory health to rapidly deteriorate.Claudette Sislo filed suit against National Rice Mill LLC and Frontier Waterproofing in the Orleans Parish -
Majeste's St. Claude Pharmacy sued after man allegedly slips on liquid in store
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing a St. Claude pharmacy, its owner, and its insurers for allegedly allowing a hazardous puddle to persist within its premises, which allegedly caused him to slip and fall. -
Woman sues elevator company after light fixture falls on her
NEW ORLEANS – A woman has filed suit against an elevator operator for negligence in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of an elevator she claims she was injured in when a light fixture fell on her. -
Son files suit against numerous companies after father dies of mesothelioma
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed a wrongful death suit against the City of New Orleans and numerous companies after his father contracted and died from mesothelioma. -
Depuy Orthopedics and J&J sued over knee bone cement
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a bone cement manufacturer claiming the product was defective and has caused her to need additional surgery. -
Neighbor and Buffa’s battling in court over live music 'disturbance'
NEW ORLEANS – A corporation is suing Buffa's Restaurant and Bar, the company's owners and the city of New Orleans for allegedly causing a disturbance by allowing live music and entertainment in the establishment. -
Deckhand at various Louisiana drill sites files suit after contracting mesothelioma
NEW ORLEANS – A man working as a deckhand at various drill sites in Louisiana has filed suit after contracting mesothelioma and lung cancer, which he claims directly relates to his time working with asbestos-containing products. -
Rouse's employee files suit against former employer for wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A shelf-stocker at a grocery store has filed suit against the store for wrongful termination claiming he was terminated because he requested to be assigned new duties after a work accident caused him to be disabled. -
Transportation association files suit against City of New Orleans for allegedly withholding documents
NEW ORLEANS – A limousine association has filed suit against the city for withholding documents involving changes to the city code regarding for-hire transportation services. -
Contractor sued for over $22K for allegedly ordering the wrong size windows and doors
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is suing a contractor they hired to replace windows and doors upon realizing they were allegedly the wrong size. -
Ochsner, doctors sued by mother after daughter’s alleged wrongful death
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and two doctors for their alleged role in her daughter's death.